WAEC Chemistry 2010 Theory — Question 10

Question 10 of 46 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2010 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

2b(i) Distinguish between dative bond and covalent bond.

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In covalent bonding, all the participants donate electrons to be shared, while in dative bonding, only one of the participants donates both the electrons to be shared.

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